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Dungeon Settlers - CanOpener - Colony Sim meets Dungeon Crawler

flaviohms · 6 Sep 2026 at 16:06 · permalink

My friends and I have been working on Dungeon Settlers for about three years now. The easiest way to describe it is probably “RimWorld meets Darkest Dungeon,” with a stronger emphasis on strategic combat.

Dungeon Settlers blends colony management with dungeon expeditions. You take on the role of an expedition leader tasked with establishing a settlement in a barren land. You must provide food and shelter for your people while assembling parties and sending them into the merciless dungeons below.

Combat is strategic and takes place in real time with pause, where positioning, skill synergies, and careful planning are essential. Every decision matters, as fallen party members are lost permanently.

The exciting news is that we launched into Early Access just a few days ago, on September 4!

I’ve been incredibly busy releasing updates almost every day since launch, but it’s also been rewarding to see the game steadily improve. We still have a long way to go, and I’m confident that Dungeon Settlers will continue to get better over time.

Trailer:
https://youtu.be/OWmcCkiDOA0?si=zb2WYS3SjSgafrVh

Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2798330/Dungeon\_Settlers/

If this sounds like your kind of game, please check it out!

6texture2pack · 6 Sep 2026 at 16:13 · permalink

Oh wow, it looks like it has a ton of depth!

I love the style of the character portraits, as well.

Congrats!

jmthefox · 6 Sep 2026 at 16:43 · permalink

I tried the beta a while ago, it was quite fun - not sure I'll jump on it so early on, but very much keeping an eye on it.

LenaElsa · 6 Sep 2026 at 16:48 · permalink

the demo was fun, I just hope the dungeons have nice variety and depth as the game goes on

gipskatt · 6 Sep 2026 at 18:17 · permalink

Really like it, have been playing this weekend.

Plz give me more building space and different dungeon tiles.

Fuck the Raven!

Blackcore98 · 6 Sep 2026 at 18:57 · permalink

Hoping to get it in future. Good luck with it!

Tankbuster · 6 Sep 2026 at 21:41 · permalink

I’ve had this game wishlisted for a bit! Congrats on EA! How is the experience on the steam deck?

angelchoza23 · 6 Sep 2026 at 22:15 · permalink

This game is excellent. Put a lot of hours into the playtest version. With a steam controller no less!

PulpEnjoyer · 6 Sep 2026 at 23:50 · permalink

dungeon settlers sounds kinda like factorio but with more gothic vibes and actual enemies tbh

iansane5 · 7 Sep 2026 at 08:43 · permalink

Looks so good! I'll be sure to get this, once you exit early access 😀

jaworjwr · 7 Sep 2026 at 23:56 · permalink

Looks great! I'll wish-list it and pick it up at 1.0.

FireScorpio9 · 7 Sep 2026 at 23:57 · permalink

It's nothing like factorio, maybe try the demo??

WTZZTW · 8 Sep 2026 at 16:19 · permalink

any plans for switch release?